Tabo Creek A-23
Tabo Creek A-23 is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Missouri, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tabo Creek A-23
The primary purpose of Tabo Creek A-23 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Tabo Crk Watrshd Subdist (local government). It impounds the Tr-missouri River near Norborne.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 293 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2020.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Norborne |
| River/Stream | Tr-missouri River |
| Coordinates | 39.20063, -93.72528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | TABO CRK WATRSHD SUBDIST |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10123 |
| Federal ID | MO10123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |